I went down to St. James Infirmary I heard my baby groan And I felt so broken hearted She used to be my Very own Well, I've tried so hard to keep from crying My heart felt just like lead She was all I had to live for I just can wish It was me instead Now she's gone She's gone May god bless her Wherever she may be She have searched the whole wide world over She never found a man like me She's gone She's gone She's gone